Reborn as an Evolving Space Monster: Harem Of Otherworldly Beauties

"So," Cero said casually, arms behind his head. "Can you show me?"

Remi blinked, slowly turning to him. "I can't figure out where this is offensive or not." He whispered to himself. "Is it? Offensive?" He ended up asking.

"No," Cero lied. "I don't think so."

"Are you…" Remi scratched chin. "Are you sure? Sure sounds like it should be. Asking me to show you how we shed…"

Cero didn't answer immediately. He raised an eyebrow, watching as Remi squirmed in his seat.

"Well?" Cero asked, voice dry. "Are you going to do it or not?"

"It's not that simple." Remi scratched the back of his neck, clearly uncertain. "We don't just shed our skin. It's a lot more than that."

"Exactly. That's why I want to see it." Cero muttered.

"But why…?"

"Because I think it's cool." Cero couldn't really say the truth, which is that he wanted that ability for himself and that he was planning on getting it by feasting on plenty of Remi's kind.

"You…" Remi's eyes shone. "You really think so? You really think it's cool? I'm usually told that it's creepy and disgusting! I'm so glad we got seated next to one another, you're such a stand-up guy! I can't show you right now since I need space but after we-"

"God, shut up!"

The voice immediately interrupted Remi and came from the passenger seated in front of them.

"W-What's your problem?" Remi grumbled.

The passenger turned around, his eyes narrow and clearly annoyed. He had five eyes, which was rather interesting. An odd number of eyes was very rare.

"You two are really gonna sit there talking about Reptilian bullshit when the job is on Wor?"

Cero tilted his head. "What does that have to do with anything?"

The five-eyes leaned forward slightly, lowering his voice. He took the tone of someone about to drop some wisdom.

"It's on Wor, which means…" He explained. "That we're not just security. We're also eye candy. Get it? All of us here are dudes. We're muscle and meat. The women of Wor… You know? They've got their guys by the balls. Chicks rule the world here. We're both security and eye candy."

Remi blinked. "Wait… really?"

"Hell yeah!" The guy grinned. "We're about to work security for the hottest, richest, most famous ladies on Wor! If they fancy us, we won't have to play around and stuff! Shit, we might even get groped by them!"

"I…" Remi straightened up, his expression shifted. "I don't wanna get groped!"

"Where the fuck did they find this guy?" The five-eyes asked, turning towards Cero.

"I don't know." Cero shrugged with a chuckle. "Maybe he's not into women. Candy is sometimes fruity and-"

"I do like women!" Remi shouted, interrupting Cero. "But like… Groped? Really?"

Another voice piped up from a few rows back. "Hey, what are we talking about?"

"Apparently, we're going to get groped on the job!" Remi's tone was that of warning.

"Oh hell yeah," The guy laughed. "That's the whole reason I signed up for this!"

It didn't take long for everyone to join in on the fun.

While Remi was actively trying to warn them against the groping that might take place, they actually thought he was joking around. Remi couldn't fathom wanting to get groped, while the rest couldn't fathom not wanting to.

"You guys are alright." The five-eyed chuckled. "How about we get a drink once the job is done?"

"Look who's into guys now." Cero whispered.

The whisper immediately caused chuckles to erupt throughout the truck. Remi laughed a bit too loud, and for a bit too long.

Even Cero ended up a bit annoyed by it.

"I guess whoever doesn't get lucky will have drinks with Remi here." Cero said, putting a hand on the Reptilian's shoulder.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Remi asked, confused at the laughter around him.

"Means you're definitely not getting lucky." The five-eyed laughed as he pointed.

A few laughs echoed, causing Remi to frown. "Man, this is fucked."

Cero wasn't entirely trying to be funny. If things went as planned during the banquet, which they should, he would leave at the end of the Banquet with Roka and the others. Disappearing might cause some suspicion, but not anymore. When he disappears, they will simply assume that he had gone home with a beautiful woman from Wor.

"Drinks are for the unlucky." Someone repeated, nudging Remi. "Guess we'll see you there."

"I hope not." Remi grimaced.

The vehicle began to slow.

"Alright." Someone muttered. "We're here.."

The doors opened with a hiss.

Cero stepped off first. His gaze lifted.

"Damn."

It was completely different from the spaceships he had grown used to.

'Ten times bigger… No, more than that.'

With lights dancing alongside its surface, the gigantic spaceship of metal and glass shimmered as it hovered slightly above the ground. Dozens of massive fins extended from its sides, both decorative and functional.

'It even has windows.'

Gazing at the flags that swayed with the wind, Cero could recognize some of them.

'That one's where Raya is from. That one's where the Red Dragon is from…'

"What are you looking at?" Remi muttered.

"Are you used to seeing similar ships?" Cero asked without turning in his direction.

"Hm… Yeah, kinda."

"Don't stick to the Reptilian for too long! He's bound to drive away the ladies!" Someone muttered while passing them.

"Goddamit." Remi cursed.

Eventually, the head of security guided them towards the back entry. Naturally, the security guards weren't going in from the same entrance as the guests.

As they stepped on and walked up the entrance ramp, the inside of the spaceship unfolded like the ballroom of a royal palace.

Polished obsidian floors, crystal chandeliers, a curved ceiling of transparent alloy, holographic projections mimicking constellations, as well as the different flags of Wor, paintings, statues…

'Could almost forget that we're on a spaceship…' Cero thought to himself.

"Why are you standing around?" The head of security crossed his arms. "Go take your position."

Cero stared for a bit. 'Guess they didn't tell him about me.' He nodded. "Yes, boss."

Though the Banquet was only to start in another thirty minutes with the Prime Minister's speech, dozens of guests had already arrived, clad in tailored suits and gowns.

'Pretty sure my position is-'

Cero stopped as someone held him by the sleeve.

He turned around as the clinking of heels resonated twice. She had taken two steps back.

"Hiya." Liz said as she waved.

Cero needed a moment to answer. His gaze moved up and down, taking in her beauty accentuated by the sleeveless black dress she adorned-

"Move it!" The head of security shouted, immediately starting to push Cero away. "Excuse us, Miss!"

"W-W-W-Wait what…?" Liz stuttered as he was pushed away.

Standing a dozen steps, Remi nervously watched.

'God… She went for him right away, grabbed him by the arm like he were hers! She looks so strong… I hope I don't get groped by one stronger than me… I need to start thinking about excuses to…'

It took a moment, but she did end up finding him again.

"Hey." Cero finally answered, pressing his lips together. "Sorry, my boss can be such a dick."

"It's fine." Liz chuckled. "Well?" She raised her arms. "How do I look?"